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Romania's Far-Right Leader George Simion, With 40.94% Vote, Demands Compensation for Patriot System from Ukraine

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Updated May 10, 2025, 11:43 PM

George Simion, leader of Romania's far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has emerged as the frontrunner in the country's presidential race after securing 40.94% of the vote in the first round on May 4. Simion, who has positioned himself as a nationalist and populist, is set to face Nicușor Dan, the liberal mayor of Bucharest, who received 20.99% of the vote, in the runoff scheduled for May 18. Simion has expressed strong opposition to further assistance for Ukraine, demanding that Kyiv compensate Romania for its military and humanitarian aid. He stated that Romania should receive compensation for the Patriot air defense system donated to Ukraine, which he described as an act of 'national treason' by former President Klaus Iohannis. Simion emphasized that Ukraine must respect the rights of the half a million Romanians living in Ukraine. In his campaign, Simion has aligned himself with the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, advocating for neutrality, no escalation, and no supplying of weapons in the conflict with Russia. He has also raised concerns about electoral integrity, claiming that there are 3 million deceased individuals on Romania's voter rolls. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has publicly stated that Hungary will not interfere in Romania's elections, emphasizing unity over division. However, Orban's earlier comments were interpreted as support for Simion, leading to mixed reactions within Romania's Hungarian community.

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